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Rectal Bleeding In IBS, Causes Of Rectal BleedingThere are many causes of rectal bleeding in IBS. Serious causes of bleeding such as cancer only account for about 1% of cases and a lot of people who have bleeding are never even seen by doctors. So, if you find blood in the toilet or on wiping, it is important to get it checked out, but in most cases, the bleeding is not going to be of significance. Picture of A Hemorrhoid
Most people at some point in their lives will notice bleeding. The most common causes for this include
hemorrhoid symptoms
and fissures (this is where a crack occurs in the anus which can be very painful). These conditions are totally benign and are often caused by excessive straining and constipation. To help prevent this from occurring, it is important to have a healthy lifestyle in this situation, maintain your 5 fruit and vegetables a day, as well as ensuring an adequate fluid intake. To read more about this go to our IBS lifestyle section. There are other causes of rectal bleeding in IBS , but these are not so common and are unrelated to the condition. These include infections, inflammatory conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease, Ulcerative colitis), polyps, bleeding blood vessels (angiodysplasia), diverticular disease and rarely cancer of the bowel. These conditions can easily be mistaken by sufferers as 'it's just my hemorrhoids' which is why you should be checked by your doctor. When you go to your doctor they will be very understanding. You will be asked questions about the bleeding including how long you have had it, whether it is fresh or old blood, whether you have an itchy bottom (pruritis ani) which is often associated with piles or worm infestation, if there is any soreness or discharge, and if there is any family history of bowel diseases including cancer. They will examine the area and may perform a proctoscopy or rigid sigmoidoscopy . If they haven't got this facility, they may refer you to a gastroenterologist or surgeon to investigate this further. Tests that are commonly performed include flexible sigmoidoscopy , colonoscopy procedures , CT colonography and barium enema. Treatment really depends on cause and this is best discussed with your doctor at the time of consultation. I hope this section of my website has given you an insight into the causes of rectal bleeding in Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS. To Return From Rectal bleeding in IBS To The IBS Symptoms Page Click Here To Return From Rectal bleeding in IBS To The IBS Help Online Homepage Click Here
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